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Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Chelsie Brown, Sterling Tennis

Wednesday, October 22

STERLING, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements.Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Sterling High School senior Chelsie Brown as the Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Brown capped off... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces October Check Donations

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. Outreach McPhersonOutreach McPherson is a nonprofit ministry that distributes new or used furniture to those in need. They collect furniture and store it in storage... Read More.

Gypsum Woman Receives Minor Injuries in Tuesday Afternoon Crash on I-135

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Gypsum woman received minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash on I-135 near Lindsborg.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Irene Charles was attempting to enter the interstate going south from the Smoky Valley Road exit when she failed to yield... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Classroom Hero Whitney Aves, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the recipient of this month’s Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union. The Classroom Hero for the month of October is Whitney Aves, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Hutchinson Career and... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s High School Internship Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Tuesday, October 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The High School Internship Program at McPherson Center for Health provides local students with hands-on healthcare experience while addressing staffing needs in critical entry-level roles. Since expanding in 2023, more than 30 seniors from McPherson High School have participated, and several... Read More.

Kickoff a Future of Fun and Learning at the First Annual Cosmo Bowl

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Football, family, and fundraising all come together at the first annual Cosmo Bowl, co-hosted by the Hutchinson YMCA and the Cosmosphere, happening Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Buhler High School! Watch the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade stars... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Fire Department Physicals and Project Updates

Tuesday, October 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the first part of payments for physicals for Fire Department members. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said these physicals are an OSHA requirement that is done annually. Due to the timing of then, the city will get... Read More.

Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Tuesday, October 21

LYONS, Kan. — Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant are moving forward following several actions by the Lyons City Council Monday night including acceptance of a bid and authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant ApplicationA $650,000 CDBG grant is being sought to... Read More.

Bethany Lutheran Church in Lindsborg Receives $500,000 Grant to Preserve Historic Sanctuary

Tuesday, October 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany Lutheran Church, a cornerstone of faith and community in central Kansas for more than 150 years, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the... Read More.

Road Closure for Trick-or-Treat Main Street

Tuesday, October 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Main Street will be closed from Kansas to Woodside on Thursday, Oct. 23 due to safety concerns during Trick-or-Treat Main Street.The street closure will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Trick-or-Treat Main Street festivities starting at 5:30 p.m.McPherson Main Street appreciates the... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

Tuesday, October 21

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producersMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County.The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.